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Stubson Family History

Stubson Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sibson, Stenson, Stinson, Stilson, Stetson, Stimson, Samson, Stanton

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Where is the Stubson family from?

You can see how Stubson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stubson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stubson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Stubson family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stubson's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Stubson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stubson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stubson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stubson. 100% of Stubson men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Stubson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stubson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 57 immigration records available for the last name Stubson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Stubson. For the veterans among your Stubson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stubson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stubson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Stubson in 1962 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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